The Video

The benefit to there being no supplemental material on the main disc means we have space for a fantastic transfer of There Will be Blood. The image quality is noticeably sharp and upsamples very well if you have a player capable of this feature. Whether it is an interior shot or a sweeping look at a stark desert site, the imagery is very clear and minor details are discernible. Transitions from night to day are smooth with little color bleed and the black levels are as deep and dark as you can imagine. It is presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio and enhanced for 16x9 displays and is a great transfer of a well shot film.

The Audio

Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround in English, French and Spanish with subtle yet effective audio ranges, There Will be Blood sounds very good. As the movie is largely focused on dialogue, most of the mixing is centered around the front channels, but during volatile actions such as gushers or fires the surround effect is detailed and well done. The Jonny Greenwood score, as stated, is subtle and never overplayed, with long haunting notes playing over key emotional scenes. The audio is well enabled and, as any good mix does, furthers the tone of the film.

The Final Word

There Will be Blood is an poignant film from a cinematic and artistic perspective and is highly recommended to anyone who enjoys a compelling tale and strong characters. The overall 2-Disc Collector's package, however, does stumble in its minimal extras on the supplemental disc.